Sperm Donation

I am a 45-year-old single woman who is very interested in sperm donation. I know I have left things late but what are my chances?

Our Expert's Answer

This information was published 8 years, 8 months ago and was correct at the time of publication. It may not reflect our current practices or regulations.

Please note that all the answers we give are on a generic basis only, as we cannot provide more in-depth answers without access to your medical history. If you need a more detailed response, tailored to you, we would recommend a consultation with one of our Fertility Specialists for more comprehensive medical advice.

You can use donor sperm but at 45 your best chance of success is to use donor eggs as well. We do not have any live birth in patients over the age of 44 with their own eggs.